As we celebrate Women Making History Month, let’s support local female entrepreneurs and plan some adventurous getaways. In Seattle, for International Women’s Day on March 8, Rendezvous is hosting a mini festival with live music and burlesque. There’s also a live sessions concert at The Royal Room highlighting the works of more than a dozen local women composers and other underrepresented gender identities. The music will be performed by Kate Olson Sextet. Clock-Out Lounge is celebrating in concert with artists like Carrie Akre and Star Anna, and the legendary Karla Bonoff is performing at Triple Door. Also, you can see cellist Gretchen Yanover at Benaroya Hall.

And this week, don’t miss out on the poetic music of Arlo Parks, the Emerald City Irish Film Festival, the compelling narratives at Short Stories Live, Cat Power’s tribute to Bob Dylan, and a play that’s sure to move you.

ARLO PARKS

Friday, March 8

8 p.m., Showbox SoDo, $35

Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho, known professionally as Arlo Parks, is the 20-year-old from West London who rose to fame with 2018’s “Cola.” She relies on poetry to guide her songwriting, crafting beautifully honest songs.

 

EMERALD CITY IRISH FILM FESTIVAL 

March 9–10

Pacific Science Center, $10+

The Emerald City Irish Film Festival partnered with the Irish Film Institute’s international program in Dublin to bring Irish films to one of the largest screens in Washington state. The selected films have been released from Irish production company vaults specifically for Seattle audiences.

 

SHORT STORIES LIVE: THROUGH SOMEONE ELSE’S EYES

Sunday, March 10

 4 p.m., The Wyncote NW Forum, $10+

Sometimes, a fleeting encounter or a surprising moment within a relationship can offer a clear reflection of ourselves through another’s perspective. Stellar performers like Aishé Keita, Julie Briskman, and Nathaniel Tenenbaum bring to life stories by authors such as Amy Hempel, Etgar Keret, Shanteka Sigers, and others.

 

CAT POWER SINGS DYLAN: THE 1966 ROYAL ALBERT HALL CONCERT 

Wednesday, March 13

7:30 p.m., Moore Theatre, $46

Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power, delivers a full-length tribute to the legendary Bob Dylan concert. Get ready for an unforgettable night.

 

SANCTUARY CITY

Now-March 31

12 p.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Seattle Rep, $37+

Two undocumented teens, both DREAMers before DACA, connect on a fire escape. As their bond deepens, one promises marriage to secure papers for the other. Martyna Majok’s powerful new play explores sacrifice, love, and belonging.

 

For more ideas, visit our events calendar.